The Boeing 737-500 is a bit of a special member of the 737 Classic series (-300/-400/-500), being the dividing line, in the 737 lineup, past which, the 737NG range (-600+) that we've come to know so well (in our SIM or otherwise), begins. It's also special because, though, having the highest designation number, among the Classic trio, it's peculiarly the smallest (i.e. the stockiest, so to speak) of the three variants (~ 20 ft less than -400).

For many operators in Eastern Europe, during modernization of their fleet, the 737-500 became a favorite e.g. for many Russian airlines, such as Rossiya Airlines, S7 Airlines, Transaero, UTair etc., all these operators buying second-hand models of the aircraft to replace their aging Soviet-built aircraft and/or expand their fleets. Likewise, here, Tarom (airline), seen, below, is the flag carrier of Romania (notice, on the front fuselage, the (proud) logo of the "SKY TEAM", which alliance includes other members such as Air France and Delta). Though current/planned fleet of Tarom seems dominated by Boeing a/c, its former/historical fleet is a most interesting mix of Airbus, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and, yes, lots of Ilyushins (including the long-haul IL-62 quad-jet, where I'd seen Tarom most recently...).  

Please find below 6 images of the B737-500 Winglet (a 737 variant, not often see, here), in the color of Tarom, the livery marked by the airline's symbolic but prominent (white) logo, representing a swallow in flight....

Enjoy...!!

Edited July 25, 20214 yr by P_7878

Great pics! 737 is one of my favorites!

Another great set of shots - 737's are allways welcome..😎

cheers 😉